Question 1

What services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer a range of design and staging services tailored to you and your situation - specializing in redesign and 'occupied' staging.

Staging in advance of listing your home ensures you aren't leaving any equity on the table.
When your property goes on the market it competes with every other - including new builds.

These days savvy buyers are:

• Beginning their search online within the price range they can afford. On average buyers select 5 - 10 properties to view online, and spend less than 3 minutes viewing the listing photos. This means photos of your property have to show its very best!

• Looking for 'move in ready' homes, and they're willing to pay more to get them. Staging is a process to get your home 'photo ready. It is a three- stage process - the initial consultation, then the 'work', and finally the 'showcasing' your property for listing photos.

We also recommend having a home inspection done first, as this allows you to identify any structural or functional items that need to be addressed. It takes time to complete this important work; so, take your time and don't list before you've done the work.

Once this is done its time to call in a Certified Real Estate Staging professional. That's where I come in!
In addition to staging 'occupied' properties, we can help with 'curb appeal', 'move in' services and much more.

Question 2

I've heard the term 're-design'. What is that?

Accepted Answer

Re-design is a service where I work with the furniture and decor items you already have to transform your space! Colour, furniture layout and flow from room to room can make a really big difference. This is my specialty!!

Question 3

I haven't worked with a designer before - what's the process?

Accepted Answer

We begin the process with a conversation where I learn about your property, your timeline and other factors that will determine next steps. This helps me be as efficient as possible with our time together.
We then schedule a remote or in-person visit to walk through the property. During this time, I leave you with a comprehensive written report.

Question 4

How do I prepare for the meeting?

Accepted Answer

If you have inspiration photos, please send those along ahead of time. When we meet, I'll be asking questions, listening intently to what you have to say and taking lots of notes.

Question 5

Do you provide references?

Accepted Answer

Sure do! And if you visit my Houzz profile or Instagram page, you'll see photos from some projects as well as recommendations from clients. I'm happy to connect you with those clients if you'd like a more in-depth reference.

I am proud to have earned the 2021 Best of Houzz for Service. Did you know that only 3% of the 2.5 million home design and remodeling professionals on Houzz receive a Best of Houzz award each year?

Question 6

What do your services cost?

Accepted Answer

Across North America rates vary from place to place, but typically range from $100 an hour and up depending on the services provided. My consulting fee is non-refundable and payable at the time of our initial meeting.

Contact us today for a quote. The price will depend on a variety of factors including the size and condition of your home, the number of rooms and the scope of work involved.

Helping you save money: When you work with me, I pass along any preferred pricing I receive from vendors, and I don't charge a markup on items sourced for you

Question 7

When can we get started?

Accepted Answer

Typically, I am scheduling on-site or remote consultations a week or two out. In the meantime, connecting by phone and scheduling our consultation meeting can take place right away.

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